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What is a chief, port director and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a chief, port director. For example, did you know that they make an average of $32.29 an hour? That's $67,170 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 20,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreChief, Port DirectorUS Average
Salary
5.2

Avg. Salary $67,170

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.67%

Asian 2.88%

Black or African American 12.87%

Hispanic or Latino 16.26%

Unknown 5.04%

White 62.27%

Gender

female 20.63%

male 79.37%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.9

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Chief, port director career paths

Key steps to become a chief, port director

  1. Explore chief, port director education requirements

    Most common chief, port director degrees

    Bachelor's

    55.5 %

    Master's

    24.7 %

    Associate

    9.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific chief, port director skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Public Safety17.18%
    Logistics15.06%
    Oversight14.80%
    Advisory Boards12.91%
    Human Resources9.38%
  3. Complete relevant chief, port director training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New chief, port directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a chief, port director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real chief, port director resumes.
  4. Research chief, port director duties and responsibilities

    • Coordinate and manage logistical combat support services, engineering support, and security escorts to bases/units locate within the region.
    • Monitor programming and budgeting of ISR and IO resources.
    • Train new employees on patrol routes, company policies, and report writing.
    • Serve as the program's chief scenario director responsible for the production of all exercise scenario development and oversight.
  5. Get chief, port director experience

  6. Apply for chief, port director jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a chief, port director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average chief, port director salary

The average chief, port director salary in the United States is $67,170 per year or $32 per hour. Chief, port director salaries range between $26,000 and $172,000 per year.

Average chief, port director salary
$67,170 Yearly
$32.29 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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